Published 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Chemical effects of the 238U(n,γ)239U reaction and of the 239Uβ→239Np decay in solid uranium compounds

  • 1. Strasbourg-1 Univ., 67 (France). Dept. de Chimie Nucleaire

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Speciation of 239U and 239Np formed by the nuclear transformations 238U(n,γ)239U(→β-)239Np is reported. Various solid compounds, UO2(NO3)2.6H2O, (NH4)2U2O7, UO2(CH3COO)2.2H2O, UO2C2O4.3H2O, UO2(HCO2)2.H2O, UO2Cl2.3H2O, UCl4 and U(CH3COO)4, were irradiated in a thermal neutron flux of 1012 cm-2 s-1 and analyzed by HPLC. This study suggests that the migration of actinides should be limited for radwastes stored in organic reducing matrixes. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Radiochimica Acta
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
2
Series
Radiochim. Acta.
Journal Page Range
79-84
ISSN
0033-8230
CODEN
RAACA